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U.S. manufacturers underperformed in April

May 12, 2016 The latest release of US Sector PMI data from Markit indicated that manufacturers had underperformed in April.

Scotland’s private sector stabilizes in April

May 12, 2016 Output at Scottish private sector companies remained unchanged in April, indicating a stabilization in the economy.

Technology and financials drive EU growth in April

May 12, 2016 The latest batch of EU Sector PMI data from Markit painted a mixed picture in April.

Global financial activity rebounds in April

May 12, 2016 Markit’s global sector PMI data signalled renewed growth in the financial sector in April, following a weak spell in February and March.

France's budget gap widens to 27.5bn euros in March

May 12, 2016 At the end of March, France recorded a budget deficit of 27.5 billion euros ($31.2 billion) compared to 26.3 billion euros registered the same month last year, government data showed.

South Africa jobless rate at nearly 11-year high in Q1

May 11, 2016 The unemployment rate in South Africa increased to 26.7 percent in the three months to March of 2016 from 24.5% in the previous quarter and above market expectations of 25.3%.

British trade deficit narrows more than estimated

May 11, 2016 The UK trade deficit on goods and services narrowed more than expected in March as exports rose, official data showed.

U.S. economic confidence index stable at -14

May 11, 2016 Americans' confidence in the U.S. economy has leveled off, with Gallup's U.S. Economic Confidence Index averaging -14 for the week ending May 8.

German trade surplus hits record high in March

May 11, 2016 Germany posted a 26.0 EUR billion trade surplus in March of 2016, up from 23.0 EUR billion reported a year earlier.

Retail sales in UK fall in April as cold hits

May 11, 2016 British retail sales in April fell on a like-for-like basis compared to last year, with non-food sales outweighing positive food sales.

The Conference Board employment index increased in April

May 11, 2016 The Conference Board Employment Trends Index (ETI) increased in April, after decreasing in March.

Denmark's foreign trade surplus goes in right direction

May 11, 2016 Denmark's foreign trade surplus increased in March from a month ago, as exports rose and imports fell, figures from Statistics Denmark showed.